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3 schools in Portola

California · Public K-12

Portola's public-school count of 3 reflects a system enrolling about 615 students inside California, broken out as 1 elementary and 2 high.

7-year change in Portola

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
615
-4 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 65%
% Hispanic
33%
was 29%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Beckwourth (Jim) High (Continuation)High09-1215
C. Roy Carmichael ElementaryElementaryKG-06344
Portola Junior/Senior HighHigh07-12256

About Portola

Portola, California is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 615 students. By school count, it is a small city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, and 2 high.

Average school size in Portola is around 205 students, 65% noticeably below the California average of about 578.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Portola has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 619 students to 615. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 65% to 57%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Portola?
Portola, California has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 615 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Portola?
Portola has 1 elementary, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Portola?
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary is the largest public school in Portola by enrollment, with approximately 344 students.
What school districts serve Portola?
Portola public schools are operated by Plumas Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Portola cover?
Public schools in Portola serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.